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Robert Glasper Shows Off His Jazz Chops With “Canvas”
Robert Glasper showed off his jazz chops long before he released the Grammy-winning album Black Radio in 2012. His Blue Note debut album titled Canvas was released in 2005 and features the pianist in a jazz scenery influenced by Herbie … Continue reading Robert Glasper Shows Off His Jazz Chops With “Canvas”
Buddy Bolden, The First Jazz Musician
Who played a key role in the birth of New Orleans jazz, and is considered the first jazz musician, is Buddy Bolden (born Charles Joseph Bolden). Buddy Bolden was an American cornetist who learned to play music at school and … Continue reading Buddy Bolden, The First Jazz Musician
New Orleans Jazz In A Nutshell: From Bolden To Armstrong
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and the home of many of its pioneers. New Orleans jazz is a forerunner of the many forms of jazz music we know today. In this article, we will look back at the … Continue reading New Orleans Jazz In A Nutshell: From Bolden To Armstrong
Digging the Archives: Previously Unissued Jazz Recordings
There are various reasons for record companies to decide not to release an album. Labels such as Blue Note recorded more than they could release and had to prioritize. Sometimes recordings remained unfinished and would be completed when the time … Continue reading Digging the Archives: Previously Unissued Jazz Recordings
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